Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This involves a lot of long-haul transportation.” By 2012 they had implemented this multi-enterprise supply chain network (MSCN) solution. The data from Infor Nexus also helps the transportation teams do better carrier sourcing. Because of capacity issues, Molex is working with more logistics partners.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 196

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

In recognition of the innovative solution Quintiq provided, we were recently awarded the Passenger Service Product of the Year by Urban Transport Agenda, a leading publication in transportation intelligence. Plans must also take into account employment regulations, maintenance requirements and capacity constraints.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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Talking Logistics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

The combination of inclement weather, capacity shortages, and stiff marketplace competition had many companies spending more than budgeted. Those organizations that look to spend less on their supply chain in today’s market by focusing on transportation rates may miss out on the opportunities that arise tomorrow.

North Carolina 173

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Supply Chain View from the Field

DECEMBER 4, 2014

The 30 th SCRC meeting kicked off today with a theme on “Transportation Strategy in an Infrastructure Constrained Environment”. This is a theme that was discussed a year ago at a conference in DC on Transportation Infrastructure, over coffee with William Lucas from Caterpillar. Another big challenge is around government regulations.

Cost Reduction Strategies 74

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

MARCH 12, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. Carrier Capacity . At just 44 fleets, it bested the previous low of 70 fleets in 2012. Which transportation indicators or topics are most relevant to your interests?

Transportation 34

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CH Robinson Transportfolio

FEBRUARY 16, 2015

Market Update: Transportation Industry News. In the transportation industry, there are many moving parts that can impact your day-to-day operations. Carrier Capacity. That’s fewer than the previous low of 725, set in the second quarter of 2012. The Hours of Service (HOS) change provides some relief for tight capacity.

Negotiating Skills 34

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2018

As explained by Clint Raiser of Logistics Viewpoints , e-commerce retail sales have grown at 15% annually, doubling in size since 2012. To meet rising demand, supply chain executives must begin considering new ways to increase the capacity of their existing facilities.

Distribution 179

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 25, 2016

Furthermore, 76 percent of consumers are willing to wait an extra day for climate-friendly transport options. Essentially, an organization cannot gain the trust of the entire supply chain network and its consumers if the organization fails to reveal all processes within the manufacturing and transportation network.

Sustainability 120

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Talking Logistics

JULY 12, 2013

According to the press release: The SMC³ LTL reference tariff will be accessed directly from LLamasoft Supply Chain Guru and Transportation Guru software and will provide the rate data necessary to help determine the cost and feasibility of new network structures and shipping locations. The Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) rose 1.2

Logistics Network Optimization Software 124

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Transporting hazardous chemicals in the wake of a disaster is also a concern. They can find suitable transportation and employ aid from their own disaster logistics service providers. They can even reroute or direct shipments, boost capacity and much more. There’s a lot more to it than that, though. How can they help?

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 22, 2015

Regardless of your point of view on truck fuel efficiency standards, the reality is that it only addresses part of the opportunity available to shippers, carriers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to reduce transportation costs and carbon emissions. The redesign has saved the company €1.2 million a year. percent improvement.

Vendor Strategies 100

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DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

In 2012, 75% of UK retailers offered one to three delivery options. Vehicle configuration and capacity leveling. capacity, number of stops, customer time windows, service level agreements, etc). Quintiq shows the content, assignment, number of stops, and capacity utilization of each route with opportunities for manual changes.

Retail 180

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Logistics Bureau

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In logistics and supply chain management, however, transport and warehousing are the most significant sharing processes thanks to a welter of economic benefits for all parties—and the trend is accelerating despite the dampening effect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Why Businesses, Large and Small, Think it’s Fair to Share. 4) MakeSpace and Omni.

Supply Chain Design Software 84

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Talking Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

The value of peer-to-peer learning and networking was evident at last month’s Ryder Innovate conference — “an exclusive gathering of senior leaders in transportation, logistics, and supply chain seeking strategic insight, new ideas, and thought leadership to improve their supply chain and fleet operations.”

Innovation 174

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EHS Sustainability Knowledge at Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Whereas just 4 year later in 2012, the River was at its lowest level in two decades, 30 feet lower than the previous year. This severely restricted its use as a mainstream transport artery by barges carrying agricultural produce and other raw materials.

Mississippi 49

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 29, 2016

Those carriers are just no longer able to handle all of our capacity that we need at peak.”. After receiving the package, the delivery receptacle transports the package to a secure location, such as into a garage. The new facility is the second for the company, which opened its first CCSF on April 18, 2012, in Chicago, IL.

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Freightos

APRIL 16, 2015

of total tech investments in 2012 to 1.37% in the first half of 2014. Optimized trucking capacity : Technology companies like 10-4 are optimizing capacity usage, closing the loop between truckers, shippers and brokers. [ 10-4 Systems , @10_4systems ]. We know how you feel. Logistics startups are popping up everywhere.

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GlobalTranz

JULY 21, 2016

Meanwhile, eCommerce is catalyzing significant changes in retail real estate as more companies vie for warehouse space and transportation services to meet a growing number of online orders, explains Alexander Frei and John Morris of Area Development. But, by the end of 2012, eCommerce logistics had grown to 5 percent.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 120

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 30, 2023

This report compiles data on more than 370 suppliers to Apple noting their changes in factory locations and plans for new capacity in regions other than China. For the latter, no suppliers existing in 2012 and now India is the home of 14 suppliers including iPhone assembly operations accounting for a reported 7 percent of shipments.

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

Those same words were said when the ports were shut down for 10 days in 2002 , and again in December 2012 when 600 clerks went on strike , shutting down the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach for 8 days. The serious and negative impacts this dispute left on the economy demonstrates why we cannot let this happen again.”.

Long Beach 100

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Talking Logistics

JANUARY 31, 2014

UltraShipTMS: New Features for Cloud Based TMS and Transportation Optimizer. NAFTA Trade in November 2013 than in November 2012. First, as in previous years, he called for increased investment in transportation infrastructure. The ongoing debate, however, is how to pay for transportation infrastructure projects.

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Talking Logistics

JUNE 10, 2016

iContainers, Expedia for transporting freight internationally, raises $6.7 Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand (WSJ – sub. April 2016 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI). Target charges suppliers more to help offload unsold inventory (Reuters). million (TechCrunch).

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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DELMIA Quintiq

DECEMBER 20, 2014

per person online, a 2012 statistic shows their neighbours in Britain and France are spending far more at €108 and €76 per person respectively. will disable the option to select delivery windows when delivery capacity is full. Supply Chain Planning & Optimization Transport & Logistics' Route planning for success.

Supply Chain Planning Software 120

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DAT Solutions

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

The port has since re-opened, as have some portions of the railroads, but some capacity has yet to be restored. It will take a very long time for freight transportation and logistics to return to normal, after two such monstrous storms in the same month. It could take months.

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Talking Logistics

JULY 14, 2015

Transportation optimization is more than moving freight for the lowest cost or a short-term boost in performance; it’s also about continuous improvement delivered through smart, data-driven planning and efficient execution. How could the capacity crunch impact their supply chain?

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Average warehouse capacity utilization among manufacturers is about 68%. “However, 15% reported that they were at 100% capacity, while 19% were at 81% to 99% capacity. Vacancy rates in key transportation hubs and seaport cities were even lower,” according to a report from JOC.com. per square foot in Q3 2018.

Warehousing 91

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Talking Logistics

MAY 17, 2013

Descartes’ GLN, route planning and transportation management solutions and deep domain expertise can help our retail, distribution and manufacturing customers in managing their global and local inbound logistics and delivery operations.”. .

Logistics Network Optimization Software 145

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QAD

OCTOBER 4, 2023

According to data gathered from the IDC , as of 2017, the average supply chain had more than 50 times more data than in 2012. For instance, the data gathered may summarize inventory turnover rate, warehouse receiving and turnaround times, order accuracy rates, transportation and shipment data, fulfillment costs, and more.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 52

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 8, 2013

Ryder Relaunches Dedicated Transportation Solution. Roadnet Technologies Unveils Roadnet Transportation Suite 3.60 As I wrote last October in “ Why Do Truckers and Brokers Want to be 3PLs? ”, the majority of small and mid-sized shippers still don’t have a transportation management system and they still manage their operations in-house.

Logistics Network Optimization Software 100

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 20, 2015

Industry data for 2004 - 2013 shows an annual loss of at least $17 billion due to vacant positions, with shocking losses of around $45 billion in both 2012 and 2013. capacity to keep pace with needs of manufacturing. Indicators are that the worker deficit could rise to over 2 million unfilled jobs in the next decade.

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MIT Supply Chain

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Such crimes create “living and working conditions contrary to human dignity” ( ILO, 2012 ). is placed off-limits by the government, companies will simply switch to another region for the production capacity they need, leaving root causes of the problem unaddressed. If Xinjiang?—?or or any other region?—?is

Government 52

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Talking Logistics

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

CombineNet and Transplace Extend Partnership in Delivering Advanced Transportation Procurement Solution to North America. Transplace delivered more than 50 customer solutions in 2012 using the CombineNet sourcing technology, in industries including consumer goods, chemicals, manufacturing, and retail.

Optimal Sourcing 100

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 22, 2013

How can the region build the capacity it needs to respond effectively to these crises? When disasters strike the response depends on the ability to mobilize logistics capacity – facilities, equipment, stocks, and personnel – in restoring livelihoods for affected populations and continuity for affected businesses. Brussels: CRED; 2012.

Malaysia 63

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Supply Chain Network

SEPTEMBER 7, 2011

Construction of the warehouse is scheduled to be completed in early 2012. By consolidating the shipment of bagged fertilizer and growing media goods into regional on-site warehouses, the Company has been able to: • Maximize truckload space, reducing overall delivered mileage and transportation costs. Media Contact: Anne Kreuser.

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Elementum

MAY 13, 2015

The country’s underdeveloped intermodal freight transportation system is consistently outperformed by its faster and better integrated U.S. counterpart, while doubts about the security of goods being transported give carriers pause. Despite these drawbacks, Walmart is continuing to bank on Mexico’s supply chain. million TEUs.

Mexico 60

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Supply Chain Brain

MARCH 19, 2018

Together they account for more than 80 percent of the global container trade, and 90 percent of capacity on major routes. Even a wider Panama Canal can’t accommodate the largest ships on the water, some with capacity exceeding 20,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). Carriers nevertheless have work to do.

Forecasting 40

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Supply Chain Movement

JUNE 11, 2014

It consolidated Cargill’s global animal feed production and strengthened its internal supply chain capacity for food production and processing. Nevertheless, we started our journey in 2012 and, due to many new internal procedures that we already have in place, we are on target for 2014.

S&OP 107

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